Monstera adansonii ssp. laniata

Also Known As

Monstera adansonii var. laniata
Monstera friedrichsthalii
Monstera Plant
Swiss Cheese Plant
Swisscheese Philodendron

Plant type

perennial, vine, aroid

size

H: 1'-20'
W: 1'-20'

planting zones

10b-12

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Monstera adansonii ssp. laniata plant details

Monstera adansonii ssp. laniata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid vine with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monstera adansonii ssp. laniata

Plant type: perennial aroid vine
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 20 FT - wide, 1 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, container plant, easy-to-grow, exotic, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monstera adansonii ssp. laniata

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender. Big heart shaped leaves covered with holes

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Monstera friedrichsthalii also known as the Swiss Cheese plant due to the fact each leaf has a lot of holes in them. Leaves grow to around 8 inches to 1 foot long if allowed to climb they will stay smaller if hanging or crawling.

By: Brian's Botanicals

(Monstera freidrichstalii) a somewhat vining, twining plant with leaves bearing holes like swiss cheese...very easy to grow... like low to moderate light..